Information Age and Communication
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What is the main application of Wearable Biosensors?

  • Diagnosing diseases in a clinical setting
  • Supporting research in biology labs
  • Recording and monitoring data inside the hospital
  • Remote monitoring of patients (correct)
  • What is the primary focus of Nanotechnology?

  • Creating genetically engineered babies
  • Controlling matter at the atomic and molecular scale (correct)
  • Developing new medical treatments
  • Cloning embryos for research purposes
  • What is the key ethical concern related to Designer Babies?

  • Enhancing the abilities of future generations
  • Creating a diverse gene pool for humanity
  • Improving the overall health of the population
  • Manipulating genetic makeup to provide the desired traits (correct)
  • How can Cloning be used in the context of Embryonic stem cells?

    <p>To produce tissues or organs for replacement or repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'nano' mean?

    <p>Billionth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tool is used to see the nanoscale length?

    <p>Scanning tunneling microscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is needed to control the size and chemistry of nano-sized objects?

    <p>Processing technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Latin meaning of the word 'information'?

    <p>To give form, shape, or character to something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known as the Father of Information Theory?

    <p>Claude E. Shannon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic witnessed by the generation of today, according to the text?

    <p>More businesses thrived</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the negative effects mentioned in the text related to the Information Age?

    <p>Isolation, Depression, Cyber-bullying, Lack of Privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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